Simple & Compound Interest Lesson – Interactive Slides + Worksheets | KS3 & GCSE Maths

An interactive and fully differentiated KS3 & GCSE maths lesson on simple and compound interest. It includes 34 slides, drag-and-drop self-marking activities with answers as well as printable worksheets. Perfect for whole-class teaching, practice or revision.

This simple and compound interest lesson is a ready-to-teach maths resource ideal for KS3 AND GCSE (14–16) learners. It covers percentage change, including calculating simple interest, compound interest, multipliers and original values, all crucial skills for exam success.

Included in this comprehensive lesson pack:

1. 34 interactive slides with built-in learner feedback
2. Drag-and-drop activities to boost engagement
3. Differentiated questions with worked answers
4. Printable worksheets for class use or homework
5. Clear step-by-step examples to support all abilities

Teachers can deliver this lesson to the whole class, use it for guided practice, or assign sections as independent or homework revision.

This resource supports key GCSE topics such as:

1. Simple interest and compound interest calculations
2. Using percentage multipliers
3. Real-world financial contexts to deepen understanding

Whether you are introducing interest concepts at KS3 or consolidating exam technique at GCSE, this resource will save planning time and strengthen student outcomes.

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